November 1st hits, Halloween costumes get put away and Christmas goes up everywhere... I saw my first set of Christmas lights last night! To the CS team this time of year means that our Winter/Spring 2019 catalogue is coming out! Courses will be online November 26th and catalogues will be delivered December 3rd.

There are still a lot of courses going on in November & December, as you can see below. Registration can be done online or by phone at 403-529-3844.

This program will provide you with skills and knowledge to effectively manage others and maximize productivity. Combine professional knowledge with people skills to thrive in your management role with increased confidence and purpose.

(Enrichment Seminar) This seminar will step you through the investigation of "unplanned events." Learn the critical parts of the initial response, securing the area, gathering evidence, interviewing techniques, documentation, role of various stakeholders, reporting formats, etc. Also learn the primary reasons for performing incident investigations.

This course consists of preparing a Journeyman Welder for challenging the B-Pressure Qualification Test. Students will prepare and weld on 6" Schedule 80 pipe in the 2G & 5G positions. At the end of the course the student may challenge the official Alberta B-Pressure Performance Qualification Test

Learn how to get the best images from your camera as we move beyond the basics. You will have the opportunity to learn creative techniques with exposure using manual modes for shutter, aperture and ISO settings. As well as learning to shoot specific subjects, you will have the opportunity to tailor the course toward your particular interests. Prerequisite: A basic understanding of - and some experience with - digital cameras and digital photography.

Build your confidence and knowledge of basic plumbing techniques and theory in order to perform numerous types of plumbing jobs around the home. You will learn about procedures such as unclogging fixtures, replacing faucets, how to fix leaky or constantly running toilets, and basic soldering.

Have you ever tried Mexican food before and loved it? This class is designed for those who enjoy the taste of Mexican food and want to learn how to cook some authentic homemade Mexican dishes and experiment with different ingredients. With this course, you will broaden your culinary options in your kitchen. You will have a very fun time cooking Mexican food while you learn about Mexican culinary culture and its ancestral origins.

Let your imagination run wild and turn your vision into unique pieces of welded art. Bring your junk tools, wrenches, rakes, old cutlery, etc. anything a magnet will stick to. You will learn how to cut, grind, heat, bend, and weld it all together to make a one-of-a-kind piece of art. So grab an idea from Pinterest and start scrounging now to collect what you will want to work with.

This course is designed for those looking for an easier way to deal with their digital images. Lightroom provides what photographers need to manage, edit, and display all images in one clean, uncluttered, intuitive package. The course provides you with a straightforward introduction to RAW & JPG processing and the most important features of Lightroom.

Building on the Alberta Health Care Aide Certificate program curriculum, this course is designed for health care aides caring for people living with life-limiting illnesses to enhance the capacity of learners to support and care for the dying person and their family.

Students will receive a Bow Valley College certificate once they have successfully completed this course

This program will provide you with skills and knowledge to effectively manage others and maximize productivity. Combine professional knowledge with people skills to thrive in your management role with increased confidence and purpose.

Find out the top 40 favorite applications and eTools of productive workers. Get the latest tools, sites, iPhone and iPad applications to turbo-charge your work and simplify your life. Then discover how to select the right tools for your needs, evaluate your productivity system and develop a framework that gets things done.

Are you a creative person with an eye for design? If so, this course will show you how to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms.

Canada-Alberta Job Grant

Canada-Alberta Job Grant released some exciting new changes!!

Changes to the Canada-Alberta Job Grant - means more incentives to train employees.

There are now more ways for Alberta businesses and workers to benefit from the Canada-Alberta Job Grant (CAJG) training subsidy.

As always, get up to two-thirds of the cost of training covered for eligible current employees, up to $10,000 per trainee.

Up to 100% of training costs reimbursed when hiring and training eligible unemployed Albertans, up to $15,000 per trainee.

Sole proprietors can now apply to CAJG to train their employees.

Travel assistance will allow more businesses outside Edmonton and Calgary, to train their employees

Below are some interesting examples of how the Canada Alberta Job Grant can save your company some money. If you plan to take any courses (or combination of courses that total over 21 hour), your employer may be eligible for the Canada Alberta Job grant.

The Canada Alberta Job Grant will reimburse 2/3 of your direct training costs. All of the courses/certificates above are eligible for this grant.

The grant application can take up to 30 days to be approved.

Apply now to avoid disappointment!

For more information on the grant, please see the Canada-Alberta Job Grant article below.

Highlights & Upcoming Events

Our first ever "Home Buyers & Sellers - Save Time & Money" event was a success! Special thanks to all that attended.

Kent Pearson from Advanced Energy Advisors, Trevor Anhel, Royal Bank of Canada Mortgage Specialist, Clint Mokelky from On-Sight Home Inspections Ltd., Doris Herter from Homes on Stage, Murray Schlenker of RE/MAX, Shana Baron of RE/MAX, and George Osmond of MeasureMen. Great valuable information shared for the home buyers and sellers in attendance, and great Q/A from all the attendees put forth to our panel of local experts!

Another great group of ladies in our Women in Welding - Decorative Bowl course

Women Building Futures: Workshop for Supervisors Pillars for Success

November 28, 2018

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Medicine Hat College

Cost: FREE

Calling all industry leaders! Check out this amazing FREE opportunity to learn more about the impacts of quitting, importance of mentoring, cost of turnover, setting SMART goals, effective communication, and role playing difficult conversations. Only 18 spots available.

Working in construction? This workshop is focused on helping individuals who are the "Boots on the Ground" understand and learn about critical performance expectations and how to incorporate them into everyday work habits. Real life scenarios will be critically examined and evaluated while exploring alternate outcomes based on improved communication techniques. Only 18 spots available.

This position will be responsible for instruction of Microsoft Office courses to the general public, and corporate clients. Thorough knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office, particularly in Word and Excel will be required. Software knowledge in other areas would be an asset. Course are delivered through MHC Continuing Studies, and would range from 3 hours to a total of 24 hours.

WHETHER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXISTING COURSE OR ONE EXCLUSIVE
TO YOUR BUSINESS, WE WANT TO BE YOUR PARTNER IN LEARNING!

Your needs and goals, challenges and requirements, are specific to you.
Training is not one size fits all!

All of our programs and courses can be customized to closely align with your organization's professional development needs. We work with you to develop and deliver effective training to meet your unique needs, goals, and budget.

Customized training is beneficial in that it is

* Learner focused

* Builds cohesive teams

* Practical and relevant

* Flexible

* Cost effective

Regardless of what type of training you require, we have the ability to deliver!

For more information visit our website or contact us by emailor at 403.504.2248.

Job Corner

Canada Career Month

The Student Employment & Career Centre is celebrating Canada Career Month with a variety of activities in November.

The theme of this initiative is "I know I can because..." - and the
campaign's website provide unique opportunities to share stories, feature events and advance the national focus on skills.